Description
This timeless Italian-American casserole layers tender ziti pasta with savory ground beef, rich marinara, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s the kind of dish that brings everyone running to the table.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
12 oz ziti pasta
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups marinara sauce
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook ziti until al dente; drain and set aside.
In a skillet, heat oil and cook onion and garlic until soft. Add beef, cook until browned. Drain fat.
Stir in marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
In a greased 9×13 baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the meat sauce, spoonfuls of ricotta, and half the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
Bake 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g